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TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who was killed in a collision on a road in Co. Cork. Finbarr Coleman died when the car he was a passenger in was involved in a single vehicle collision in Ballynamona, Kinsale at around 1.30am on July 27. Aged in his 40s, the Innishannon man died “tragically as a result of an accident” his family confirmed in a statement this week. He will be … [Read more...] about Tributes to ‘true sportsman’ killed in collision in Co. Cork

AN early day motion has been submitted in Westminster calling for MPs of all political parties to congratulate Armagh GAA on their All-Ireland win over the weekend. On Sunday, July 28, Manager Kieran McGeeney led his side to win the Sam Maguire, after beating Galway in their closely fought Croke Park clash. Yesterday afternoon SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood submitted the early day … [Read more...] about MP calls for British parliament to congratulate Armagh on All-Ireland win

GARDAÍ are investigating a suspected cock fighting event after 15 dead roosters were found at a home in Co. Monaghan. Officers were called at 11am on July 27 to reports of suspected cock fighting taking place at a private residence in Emyvale. People fled the scene as the officers arrived at the home, where 15 dead roosters were found alongside evidence of cock fighting. “A … [Read more...] about People flee scene as 15 dead roosters found at alleged cock fighting event

AN eighteenth century church settlement in Northern Ireland has been given UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Gracehill Moravian Church in County Antrim is one of the nhe newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites after being added to the list at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held earlier this week. The site, located in the Georgian village of Gracehill, is Northern … [Read more...] about Ancient church settlement in Northern Ireland awarded UNESCO World Heritage List status

THE FAMILY of a teenage boy who was killed in an e-scooter collision have paid tribute to their “beloved son”. Michael Joseph 'Joe' Carthy was killed when the e-scooter he was riding was involved in a collision on the Tullaroan road in Bonnettstown, Kilkenny shortly before 6.30pm on Saturday evening, July 27. The 14-year-old, from Bonnettstown in Kilkenny City, was taken to St … [Read more...] about ‘Heartbroken’ family of 14-year-old killed in e-scooter collision pay tribute